Social Media Design Platform-Specific Design 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the maximum file size for uploading an image to Instagram?
- 5MB
- 8MB (Correct answer)
- 30MB
- 100MB
Correct answer: 8MB
Instagram allows image uploads up to 8MB; exceeding this will result in an upload error or automatic compression.
Question 2: For Twitter/X, what is the recommended image size for in-feed posts?
- 1200×675px (Correct answer)
- 1080×1080px
- 800×800px
- 1080×1920px
Correct answer: 1200×675px
Twitter/X recommends 1200×675px (16:9 landscape) for in-feed images, which display without cropping in the timeline.
Question 3: Which Pinterest pin format is recommended for maximum reach?
- Standard pin 2:3 (Correct answer)
- Video pin 1:1
- Story pin 9:16
- Idea pin carousel
Correct answer: Standard pin 2:3
The standard 2:3 ratio (e.g., 1000×1500px) is Pinterest's recommended format and receives the widest distribution in feeds.
Question 4: What is Instagram Stories' recommended resolution?
- 1080×1350px
- 1080×1920px (Correct answer)
- 1080×608px
- 720×1280px
Correct answer: 1080×1920px
Instagram Stories use a 9:16 aspect ratio at 1080×1920px to fill the entire smartphone screen vertically.
Question 5: How does Facebook's text overlay rule affect ad image design?
- Images must have no text at all
- Images with more than 20% text area historically received reduced delivery (Correct answer)
- Text must be centered
- Only white text is allowed on images
Correct answer: Images with more than 20% text area historically received reduced delivery
Facebook historically penalized ad images where text covered more than 20% of the image by reducing their delivery, though this rule has been relaxed; minimal text still performs better.
Question 6: What is the correct resolution for a LinkedIn company page banner image?
- 820×312px
- 1128×191px
- 1192×220px
- 1584×396px (Correct answer)
Correct answer: 1584×396px
LinkedIn recommends 1584×396px for company page banner images to display properly across desktop and mobile views.
Social Media Design Platform-Specific Design 2
What is the maximum file size for uploading an image to Instagram?